January Visual Artists
35th Anniversary Season 2021—2022
The Placitas Artists Series is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs,
Visual Artists Reception
January 9, 2022 at 2 p.m.
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Joyce Rapp - Watercolor
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Jo Anne Fredrikson is a retired educator, journalist and grant
developer who has championed social change. Art quilts
challenge her brain to work with high end fabrics, threads and
embellishments to create designs that reflect the culture of
New Mexico. A special focus is honoring women’s stories
through quilting—such as the women of Juarez, Mexico who
lost their lives to violence; dancers showcasing cultural
traditions of Flamenco, Native American shawl dancing,
Mexican folkloric dance and African dance, and more. Her
quilts have been juried into local, regional and national
shows, and are included in private art collections.
Jo Anne says: “I am always happy and challenged in my
quilting studio surrounded by fabrics, threads,
embellishments and 'possibilities.’ I would love to share them
with you.”
Cristina Diaz-Arntzen was born in Monterrey, Mexico and
moved to Wisconsin when she was 16. She taught
kindergarten and pre-school in Waukesha Wisconsin for
28 years. In 2004, Cristina moved to Albuquerque, and
took a punch quilting class the same year She embraced
this fabric art technique that mimics quilting without
making a stitch. Punch Quilts are a unique, little-known,
fiber arts technique. Cristina designs her punch quilts
using multicolored fabrics, foam board, batting, temper
board and some hand crafted tools to design and create
one of a kind unique wall hangings.
Cristina says: “I enjoy creating punch quilts since 2005,
selling my quilts at Amapola Gallery in Old Town, Jezebel
Gallery in Madrid, and in numerous art shows and juried
competitions in other states. Many of my punch quilts are
displayed in homes around the world.”
Joyce Rapp is a watercolor artist who resides in Los
Ranchos, New Mexico. Born and raised in Chicago Illinois,
she has lived in a handful of states across the U.S. as well
as abroad in Australia, Chile, Nicaragua and Colombia.
Joyce is a self-taught artist who has augmented her
knowledge through classes offered by accomplished local
artists. She is a Signature Member of the New Mexico
Watercolor Society. Her paintings have shown and won
awards in the following juried shows: Masterworks of New
Mexico, New Mexico Watercolor Society Exhibits, and the
New Mexico State Fair.
Joyce says: “The photos and memories from my travel and
time lived abroad are the main inspirations for my
paintings.”
Since Mary is the daughter of well known western artist Oleg
Stavrosky, art is in her DNA . She worked in graphic design and as a
renowned western art consultant. She holds degrees in Art History
and Creative Writing. She began acrylic painting in 2018 and
began successfully selling her work. She felt instantly drawn to the
timeless, contemporary, and mysterious look of a black and white
palette.
Erica is focused on beaded necklaces using semi-precious
gemstones, vintage metal beads and trading beads strung with
various types of pendants: Afghani, Tibetan, Jasper picture stones,
carved bone, and primitive, vintage or reproductions pieces. She
enjoys the hunt locally and abroad for unique pendants, beads,
brooches and watch tips to create her one-of-a-kind necklaces,
bracelets and earrings.
Erica says: “I love the feel and look of beads, pendants, semi-
precious stones, cool glass and shiny metals and enjoy combining
them to make special pieces.”
